Tender

NDA only - Provision of Radioplayer Services RFQ

THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)

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Tender

13 Dec 2017 at 16:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves the BBC as the contracting authority issuing a tender titled "NDA only - Provision of Radioplayer Services RFQ." This tender falls under the services category, specifically radiobroadcast transmission and software development services. It is located in England and is currently at the active tender stage, with submissions due by 29 January 2018. The contract period is set to begin on 1 July 2018 and conclude on 30 June 2021. This is an open procedure, allowing any interested parties to respond following the stipulated registration process on the BravoSolution e-Tendering portal.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the technology and broadcasting sectors, particularly those specialising in radio platform development, software support, or infrastructure services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as they may have the agility and innovation needed to compete effectively in this collaborative radio platform project. Companies with experience in international deployment and platform redevelopment will find this particularly relevant, given Radioplayer's mission to enhance radio listening across multiple connected devices.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NDA only - Provision of Radioplayer Services RFQ

Notice Description

Radioplayer is a collaborative radio platform, owned and operated (on a non-profit basis) by broadcasters including the BBC and the major commercial radio groups. Our mission is to keep radio listening simple on connected devices, and we do this by encouraging broadcasters to 'share technology, and compete on content'. Radioplayer started in the UK in 2011, as a common browser-player aimed at improving the radio experience on personal computers. Since then, we've launched on several other platforms including mobile, smart speakers, and cars, and we've established a reputation as a R&D centre for the international radio industry. Radioplayer has rolled out in 7 markets beyond the UK, run as a local non-profit operation in each country. We co-ordinate this through Radioplayer Worldwide. The scope of this commission falls into four main categories with overlaps across each. A)INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT & MAINTENANCE B) SOFTWARE SUPPORT AND DEVELOPMENT C) INTERNATIONAL DEPLOYMENT D) PLATFORM RE-DEVELOPMENT Additional information: This Tender Document is being made available only to parties who have signed and returned the Non-Disclosure Agreement in a form provided by Radioplayer and Bidders are therefore bound by that Non-Disclosure Agreement in respect of all information contained herein. In addition bidders need to register an interest in this project by taking the following steps: 1 - Register your company on the BravoSolution e-Tendering portal (this is only required once): 1.1 - Go to https://bbc.bravosolution.co.uk. 1.2 - Click the link on the login page to Register. 1.3 - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'Continue'. 1.4 - Enter your correct business and user details. 1.5 - Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete. 1.6 - You will shortly receive an email with your temporary password. 2 - Express an Interest in the tender: 2.1 - Login to the portal with the username/password. 2.2 - Click the 'PQQs / ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier). 2.3 - Click on the relevant PQQ/ ITT to access the content. 2.4 - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. This will move the PQQ /ITT into your 'My PQQs/ My ITTs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only. 2.5 - You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ ITT Details' box. 3. Responding to the tender: 3.1 - Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining). 3.2 - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification. 3.3 - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ/ ITT There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available). 3.4 - You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the Bravo e-Tendering help desk. Please note that the contracting authority is Radioplayer and not the BBC.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bcc3c430-8f4d-4944-80d8-f67a6793b232
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6586d338-cf6c-49bf-a46f-31f92949374d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

64228200 - Radio broadcast transmission services

72212211 - Platform interconnectivity software development services

72212610 - Database software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Dec 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2018 - 30 Jun 2021 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W12 7TQ
Post Town
West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Hammersmith and Fulham
Electoral Ward
College Park & Old Oak
Westminster Constituency
Ealing Central and Acton

Further Information

Notice Documents

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